News for 'B K Chaturvedi Committee'

Drug cos approach Cabinet secy, want say in policy

Drug cos approach Cabinet secy, want say in policy

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Under the banner of the CII, domestic drug majors have approached Cabinet Secretary BK Chaturvedi for being allowed to present their views on the new pharmaceutical policy, scheduled to be discussed by the Union Cabinet on Thursday.

No monthly hike in petrol price likely

No monthly hike in petrol price likely

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

The government is set to dump B K Chaturvedi panel's recommendation for a monthly increase in fuel prices till they are at par with costs, but may accept the high-powered committee's suggestions for imposing a tax on oil produced from fields awarded before 1999.

Three state Congress units urge Rahul to take over as party chief

Three state Congress units urge Rahul to take over as party chief

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

On Saturday, Delhi unit of the Congress unanimously adopted a resolution urging Rahul to take over as the president.

Kuwait plane enters no-fly zone in Delhi

Kuwait plane enters no-fly zone in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

A Kuwait Airways plane took a left turn instead of right while taking off on Monday and headed to the no-fly zone in Delhi.

No pay hike for govt staff now

No pay hike for govt staff now

Rediff.com7 Jun 2005

A committee headed by Cabinet Secretary BK Chaturvedi has turned down the request for constituting the Sixth Pay Commission to review the salaries and perks of all central government employees.

Bikaner: 8 teachers accused of raping minor for a year

Bikaner: 8 teachers accused of raping minor for a year

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

The victim has been diagnosed with cancer. She was also forced to consume abortion pills by the perpetrators.

Quitline no, text messages on tobacco packs from Sept

Quitline no, text messages on tobacco packs from Sept

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The quitline number -- 1800-11-2356 -- is a dedicated toll-free number to help tobacco users receive free support and guidance to subdue their addiction.

Govt likely to cut duty on oil, LPG

Govt likely to cut duty on oil, LPG

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

Sonia and Manmohan: How did they work together?

Sonia and Manmohan: How did they work together?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'While they were respectful of the PM, it was clear that as ministers, they owed their positions as much, if not more, to Mrs Gandhi.' 'When attacks were mounted on the PM, there was very little coordinated effort by the Congress, UPA ministers or other politicians to speak up in his favour and strongly defend him.' B K Chaturvedi, Cabinet Secretary during the early years of UPA1, reveals how the Manmohan Singh-Sonia Gandhi equation worked. A riveting excerpt from Chaturvedi's memoir, Challenges Of Governance: An Insider's View

Congress initiates efforts to placate Salve

Congress initiates efforts to placate Salve

Rediff.com19 Aug 2003

The veteran leader quit the party and formed a new outfit to pursue the demand for a separate Vidarbha state.

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Major rejig in Cong media team: Sr ministers made spokespersons

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

Keeping in view the approaching Lok Sabha elections, the All Indian Congress Committee has appointed a battery of high-profile spokesmen for the Congress to showcase the achievements of the last 10 years of United Progressive Alliance government and publicise the various sectors where the UPA has performed. Renu Mittal reports

Congress should do 'ruthless introspection': Senior party leaders

Congress should do 'ruthless introspection': Senior party leaders

Rediff.com22 May 2014

In a veiled attack on 'Team Rahul' over Congress' poll debacle, a section of party leaders on Thursday said only those having experience of field work should be given "leadership posts" and wanted a "ruthless introspection" to help it bounce back.

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

On day 6, Gujjars stay firm, rail tracks remain blocked

Rediff.com26 May 2015

Gujjars remained adamant for calling the committee of ministers at Bayana in Bharatpur for holding talks to resolve the issue

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign

FDI soars 48% after 'Make in India' campaign

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

FII's too have invested in huge amount in the country

Gujjars-Rajasthan govt resume talks to end reservation row

Gujjars-Rajasthan govt resume talks to end reservation row

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Talks resumed in Jaipur on Wednesday between Rajasthan government and agitating Gujjars who have been blocking rail tracks and roads in three districts for a week now to press for five per cent quota in government jobs.

FinMin approves bailout for roads sector

FinMin approves bailout for roads sector

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Experts believe scrapping some projects is likely to bring some stability in road sector.

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Ruias' bid to re-take Essar Steel hits NCLT wall

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The Essar group hinted at challenging the verdict, citing last week's Supreme Court order that upheld the August 2018 amendment to the IBC law.

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

The sorry case of a whistle-blower IAS officer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

Whistle-blower officer Ashok Khemka has been shunted again, in breach of rules by BJP government in Haryana. All actions of the previous Congress govt against him still stand even as the Narendra Modi government has chosen to keep away.

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Madhavan Nair on why the Antrix-Devas deal went sour

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

'I will say all this happened because of ignorance coupled with arrogance,' says G Madhavan Nair.

Passing GST Bill in its present form makes no sense: Moily

Passing GST Bill in its present form makes no sense: Moily

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

The Bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha.

The knives are out in the Congress over campaign 'fiasco'

The knives are out in the Congress over campaign 'fiasco'

Rediff.com2 May 2014

'All the hoardings showed only Rahulji. No pictures of Indiraji and Rajivji. What is the Congress's worth without its history? It is unthinkable that none of our hoardings shows Indira and Rajiv. It was a total fiasco to see that many advertisements were in black and white. In such competitive politics, how can you experiment?' fumes a Congress leader.

Antrix-Devas deal: ISRO declines to share letters by Nair, others

Antrix-Devas deal: ISRO declines to share letters by Nair, others

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Indian Space Research Organisation has refused to disclose the contents of letters written by its former chief G Madhavan Nair and others in connection with findings by a committee that went into controversial Antrix-Devas deal, saying they were "personal" that may impede process of investigation or apprehension of offenders.

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

After LS election, Modi-Shah engaged in 'another war'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

In the Narendra Modi-Shah masterminded regime, organisational elections have acquired the gravity, authority and colour of a national or state poll, reports Radhika Ramaseshan.

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Attack on Kanhaiya inside court was pre-planned: NHRC

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Coming down heavily on Delhi Police, an NHRC probe team on Friday said that the physical assault on JNU student leader Kanhaiya Kumar in the court premises appeared to have been "organised and pre-planned".

High-profile bankers find it tough to turn around small private banks

High-profile bankers find it tough to turn around small private banks

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Poor governance, constant interference of promoters, opposition from unions and talks of being an acquisition target seen as main deterrents.

Clamour for Gadkari as Maharashtra CM grows louder

Clamour for Gadkari as Maharashtra CM grows louder

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Amid talk that BJP Maharashtra unit chief Devendra Fadnavis could be party's chief ministerial choice, Nagpur-East MLA Krishna Khopde on Wednesday offered to quit and vacate his seat to pave way for his mentor Nitin Gadkari, after voices grew louder on bringing back the Union Minister to the state to don the mantle.

Congress leaders differ on EVM 'manipulation' charge

Congress leaders differ on EVM 'manipulation' charge

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

Tiwari said on Amarinder's remark that when the latter was PCC president, he had himself demonstrated as to how the EVMs can be gerrymandered.

'BJP can stoop to any level for power'

'BJP can stoop to any level for power'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party can hold elections any time in Delhi but it is afraid to do so, says Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

PlanCom struggles with the big picture

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Since 2004, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, one of the commission's longest serving deputy chairmen, has been trying to mould it to fit into the new economic order, without much to show for his efforts.

'There's no BJP anymore. It is now the Narendra Modi Janata Party'

'There's no BJP anymore. It is now the Narendra Modi Janata Party'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

'People will realise sooner or later that there are no jobs, inflation is unchecked and loads of corruption charges are coming from various states which the government is totally brazen about.'

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

The lady who wrote Badhaai Ho, Good Newwz

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

'The producer will wear these gold ornaments, but they will not part with Rs 30,000 or Rs 50,000 to pay the writer.'

Say goodbye to the national health policy

Say goodbye to the national health policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Expenditure on health in India is at a global low of 1.2% of GDP.

Post poll debacle, Congress organisational rejig on cards

Post poll debacle, Congress organisational rejig on cards

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

According to party insiders, the revamp will be aimed at serving the dual purposes of fixing accountability for the loss and bringing in a new leadership in the run-up to 2014 polls. The demoralised Congress unit desperately needs a new lease of life, if it has to give any competition to the reenergised Bharatiya Janata Party under Narendra Modi.

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Review: Island City is a compelling film about Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Island City should not be missed, raves Aseem Chhabra.

Coal ministers used to give oral orders, tweak file notings: Parakh

Coal ministers used to give oral orders, tweak file notings: Parakh

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

In a serious allegation, former Coal Secretary PC Parakh had made a claim that ministers of coal were used to issuing oral orders and wanted file notings which suited them and not the "public interest".

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Moily effect: Coal India poised for a bright future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

M Veerappa Moily's takeover of the environment & forests ministry last month, it appears, is turning out to be a blessing for Coal India Ltd (CIL), the world's largest coal producer.

Indian Army ready to recruit women in combat roles: Gen Bipin Rawat

Indian Army ready to recruit women in combat roles: Gen Bipin Rawat

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Currently women are allowed in a number of select areas including in medical, legal, educational, signals and engineering wings of the army.